Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 206

"Stop trying to scare me!"

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After Bob yelled this sentence, his eyes showed fear, and before I could respond, he ran away!

"Alright, Jane, I have something to attend to right now, I'll get back to you later."

I hung up on Jane's call and turned to Bradley, who seemed invisible as always. "Did you just going to stand by and watch your father treat your mother like this?"

Bradley shrugged. "I don't have his strength, and he doesn't listen to me."

I was furious beyond words, unsure of what to say.

But Aunt Laura endured the pain and spoke up, "Bradley, wait outside for a moment. I need to talk to your cousin."

"Okay."

After Bradley left, I pulled up a chair and sat by the bedside. "Are your injuries taken care of properly? Is there anything left untreated?"

"No. These wounds just look severe. The doctors and security stopped your uncle before it got too

serious."

Aunt Laura shook her head, looking weaker than the last time I saw her. Tears silently streamed down her face. "I wanted to divorce him, but he won't agree..."

I sighed. "Don't worry, I'll figure something out."

Bob wasn't like Ryan. Getting a divorce from him shouldn't be that complicated. But first, I needed to ensure Aunt Laura's safety, at least to prevent her from being hurt again.

Aunt Laura seemed apologetic, holding my hand. "Okay... Charlotte, I've caused you too much trouble."

family, why say such

some fruit while keeping an eye on

reached the door of the hospital

and hesitation on Aunt Laura's face. Curious, I approached her again and asked softly, "What is

what seemed like an eternity, she spoke once more,

I asked, "What

and asked me to help lift the mattress. From underneath,

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out a silver pendant in the shape of a rabbit. Though the red string around it had turned a bit pale, the silver pendant itself was clearly priceless-a piece of craftsmanship not seen in

neck and said earnestly, "Charlotte, please

valuable, I can't

"This belongs to you."

full of words unsaid. Finally, she simply said," Trust

hesitated. "Is this... something my parents

wealthy, it would have been difficult for them to acquire such an

"Yes..."

for a moment, then after helping me wear it and tucking the pendant inside my clothing, she avoided my gaze. "Just consider

"Consider it so?"

was perplexed by her words, but Aunt Laura seemed unwilling to say more.

full of questions, toccasionally touched the

to me. Later, it dawned on me that the zodiac symbol on the pendant matched mine-a rabbit. But as far as I could remember, I had never seen this

the same

about the pressing matters on my mind,

indifferent. "I heard there was trouble

"Yeah."

pressed the brake slowly. "Ryan, can

We had argued fiercely just yesterday, and the internet was buzzing nonstop

didn't know who

a pen scratching on paper audible.